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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,835.63, 235,767.75 and 95,398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,835.63, 235,767.75 and 95,398.71 is: 131,658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,835.63 : 235,767.75 = 95,398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,835.63/235,767.75 = 95,398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,835.63x = 235,767.75 × 95,398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,835.63x = 22,491,939,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,939,209.60/170,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,658.36

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